Acquisition Program Lead

We are recruiting for a Program Manager for the Engineering Professional and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) Contract at Hanscom AFB supporting the Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program. The Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program modernizes the legacy radar systems associated with the five Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWRs) and the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS) which provide continuous surveillance for missile and satellite detection tracking and reporting to support Missile Warning Missile Defense and Space Domain Awareness missions. This modernization effort replaces outdated analog and hardware-only components with advanced digital scalable solutions that leverage a government-owned open-architecture approach. An additional program goal is to address existing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the legacy systems by improving cybersecurity capabilities including threat detection and data protection.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in MA.

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of principles policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management as defined in DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework and 5000.75 Business Systems Requirements and Acquisition as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD the Air Force and the Space Force.
• Provide project management oversight of efforts tasks studies and engineering recommendations of the prime contractor to meet contractual requirements.
• Apply knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering analyzing and measuring the effectiveness efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Ability to work in a test environment and deploy modernization efforts to multiple sites/sides/strings.
• Support activities that assist the Branch Chief in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines.
• Recommend viable solutions to problems and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
• Effectively communicate verbally in written communications and in briefings to senior leadership.
• Provide quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings documents plans schedules etc.)
• Ability to coordinate staff packages including but not limited to public affairs products.
• Manage reviews updates and recommended changes to the prime contractors Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Management Schedule (IMS).
• Advise and assist in planning the implementation of projects through coordinating and integrating engineering contracting financial management cost logistics configuration management test and other related disciplines to achieve successful project requirements.
• Advise and assist the Government Program Manager on all business aspects of the funded projects including requirements definition budget formulation cost estimates contract strategy formulation contract schedule management contractor progress contract risk management earned value status and future budget requirements.
• Apply elements of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations and service supplements to support contracting elements of acquisition and program execution.
• Compose draft contract letters Point Papers Status Reports Position Papers Acquisition Strategy Panel briefings and Program Management Review briefings as required for senior Government decision makers.
• Support activities in studying analyzing dissecting and coordinating internal and external taskers from cradle-to-grave.
• Support and develop acquisition reports including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES MAR etc.).
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs) senior-level meetings/reviews and stakeholder meetings.
• Supporting and developing various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
• Supporting implementation and execution of Agile concepts and processes (not software related) in concert with Government and Prime contractors.
• Developing and implementing innovative solutions to expedite execution of contract actions that provide products and services to customers consistent with statutory requirements and risks.
• Providing acquisition support to project and program managers to include reviewing and assessing project/program performance reviewing delivered contract data items and preparing factual clear concise complete and appropriately coordinated written communications.
• Monitoring reviewing and recommending approval of contract obligations and payments that synchronize program management and financial management efforts.
• Perform acquisition planning solicit evaluate negotiate analyze advise and assist with contract awards post award administration and terminations on contracts for the procurement of supplies and services including complex contracts and high-dollar acquisitions.
• Assisting or performing post-award duties including monitoring contract performance payment processing executing and documenting conventional contract modifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance: Must have an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Education: Bachelors Degree in a related field

Years of experience: Twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical discipline including five (5) years of DoD experience; OR

• Masters in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical discipline including five (5) years of DoD experience

Additional experience:

• Possesses advanced knowledge and experience in Air Force or Space Force acquisitions
• Knowledge of DoD contracting processes and policies and Sentinel/GSA Contracts/TDLs
• Possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline
• Ability to manage multiple Prime contractors multiple Contracts/TDLs at multiple locations/sites
• Experience working on multiple codependent projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards procedures and practices in their area of expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance:Active TS/SCI

Certification: Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) or Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Additional experience:

• Acquisition program office experience - highly preferred
• Proven experience overseeing 3600-driven Research and Development (R&D) efforts
• Experience managing DoD sustainment projects and programs from a senior program management financial management and/or contract management perspective.
• Experience with cloud-based applications and containerization.
• Knowledge of DoD contracting processes and policies.
• Acquisition program office experience.
• Possess the knowledge experience and demonstrated ability to provide primary program oversight and management of task orders.
• Possesses the advanced knowledge experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in Air Force/U.S. Space Force acquisitions.

Additional Information:

Location: Hanscom Air Force Base

Hybrid: Telework capabilities for local candidates (percentage of telework allowed will vary based on the customers discretion)